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PreK-12 Education


Articles

  • 144-Year-Old High-School Campus Debuts New Academic Facility

    San Diego High School (SDHS) in San Diego, Calif., recently held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for a new student services and classroom building; the project is part of a larger SDHS Whole Site Modernization project that began in 2022.

  • Florida District Modernizes Central Energy Plants at Two High Schools

    Flagler Schools, a public school district in Flagler County, Fla., recently partnered with Matern Professional Engineering to modernize the central energy plants at two of its high schools, according to a news release. The project is part of a larger, district-wide effort to reduce energy costs and operational expenses.

  • Wisconsin District Breaks Ground on New Elementary School

    The School District of La Crosse in La Crosse, Wis., recently broke ground on a new elementary school that will consolidate the students and staff of two existing schools, according to local news. Funding for the school comes from a $53-million referendum approved in 2024.

  • Zurn Elkay Releases 2025 Sustainability Report

    Zurn Elkay Water Solutions recently announced the release of its annual sustainability report, according to a news release. The 2025 report discusses the organization’s efforts to maintain good environmental stewardship and the solutions provided in helping customers meet sustainability goals.


Podcasts

  • Furnishing the Future: Adaptive Solutions for Modern Learning Spaces

    On this episode of Schools in Focus, we'll talk about the role that classroom furniture plays in creating adaptive, flexible learning spaces. Our guest is Wesley Edmonds, the Director of Workplace, Adaptive Solutions at OFS.

  • Being Transparent About School Safety Design

    This episode's guest is Devin Bowman, General Manager of Technical Glass Products (TGP) and AD Systems. We’ll talk about the relationship between school architecture and designing for safety as design aspects like natural light and floor-to-ceiling windows become more common.

  • PCM and Energy Savings in Schools

    This episode’s guest is Michael Dunn, Technical Sales Manager for Energy Saving Ceilings & PCM at Armstrong World Industries. He’s here to talk about how Phase Change Material (PCM) can help provide energy savings in schools. You’ll learn why many K¬–12 schools are on the hunt for a new HVAC solution and the practical applications of PCM ceiling panels in regulating temperature without driving up energy costs. He’ll also share the results of the case study at a New Hampshire high school that demonstrated the technology’s effectiveness. This episode is sponsored by Armstrong World Industries.


Webcasts

  • Daylighting for the Future

    A successful classroom considers the balance of daylight and aims to create generally uniform lighting so there is no glare or other conditions that may inhibit students' ability to learn.

  • Spaces4Learning K-12 Virtual Summit

    Join the editors of Spaces4Learning.com for this free half-day summit, where they will bring you together with independent experts who plan, design, and develop learning spaces and facilities for K–12. Learn about trends in space design, as well as best practices for planning and implementation.

  • Designing for Success: Discovering a School's Unique Identity to Create Inspiring Learning Spaces

    View exterior and interior design inspiration, indoor and outdoor learning environments for K-8 students, and the principals of wellbeing.


Whitepapers

  • A Classroom is Many Spaces...All for Learning

    Gain practical insights into effective classroom design for early learning. Equip yourself with the knowledge to create a classroom that’s not just a space, but a spectrum of learning opportunities.

  • School District Builds Trust with Students While Increasing Safety

    Find out how Champaign Unit 4 School District was able to build trust with students while increasing safety by leveraging Evolv Express® System.

  • Classroom Design: Where Aesthetics and Affordability Connect.

    Virtual reality (VR) is going to school, as a collaborative, creative component in design for early childhood and K-12 classrooms. Giving educators and designers the ability to see how desks, seating, storage, and other accessories work together ensures that classrooms can successfully accommodate a range of learning activities and needs.